Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
It’s pathetic when people listen because they’re afraid not to. People often listen to leaders because they must, not because of respect. What if people couldn’t wait for you to open your mouth?
Andrew Chen
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
I recently was interviewed by Tim Chang , Managing Director of the Mayfield Fund at the Manifesto conference. We talked about growth, what I has learned from trying different tactics, and how to evaluate the success of growth initiatives. (By the way, SC Moatti , the co-producer of Manifesto, also a tech entrepreneur and ex-Facebook PM, is writing a book on the business mobile called Mobilized.
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Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
There are two key words in the title above – one, or the combination of them, is why you are reading. So before I get to the tips, let’s look at those two words. Unusual. A lot (I mean a l o t) has been written about productivity. So how will I define unusual? I […]. The post Five Unusual Productivity Tips appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Ken Blanchard , author of, Great Leaders Grow , shares today's guest post: How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader? I don't ask this question flippantly. It is a question I've asked countless people at the leadership seminars we conduct.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Tanveer Nasser
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
In today's faster paced, interconnected world, there's little doubt that change is the new reality; the new standard by which we now have to operate. But if leaders recognize change as being a new constant in our organization's field of view, why then are so many leaders struggling to effectively drive change in their organization? It's the question that serves as the basis of my talk with innovation expert and author, Braden Kelley.
Vanessa Van Edwards
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
What do you want to be when you grow up? When you were a little tyke, how did you answer this question? The most common answers: A veterinarian A pilot A doctor A teacher President of the United States Sure, we tell kiddos—you can be anything you want to be—even President of the USA. But Continue reading "7 Personality Traits You Need to Become President".
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Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
All too commonly, we see groups of leaders fail to accomplish their goals — legislators who cannot agree on a bill, heads of state who cannot broker meaningful peace deals, or boards of directors who make disastrous decisions for their companies. Why do powerful people, when working together, fail as often as they do? This question is particularly vexing because researchers have long found power to boost individual performance in a variety of ways.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
In case you haven’t noticed, there is a Super Bowl coming up. It features the Denver Broncos and their legendary quarterback in the twilight of his playing career, Peyton Manning, against the Carolina Panthers and their young, star quarterback, Cam Newton. I’m sure the game will be memorable, and that most everyone reading these words […]. The post What Peyton and Cam Can Teach Us About Leadership Styles appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales. But, up to seventy-five percent of attempted transformations fail, according to the authors of the new book, 7 Steps To Sales Transformation - Driving Sustainable Change In Your Organization. Transformation failures are often a result of an organization that neglects to address the human factor (skepticism, resistance, avoidance).
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Ears expand influence. Leaders spend too much time thinking about talking and too little working on listening. What would happen to the people around you if you were more excited to listen than speak? Five things that go up when leaders listen: Engagement. Verbosity encourages disengagement. The next time you complain about disengagement, examine your listening.
Speaker: Jeremy York
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Don’t imagine you energize others by reminding them they fall short. Negative leaders bring up opportunities in ways that make people feel like losers. “You should have been doing this all along.” Pessimists suggest there’s something wrong with you, when they say what they want. Pessimistic leaders: Use what they don’t want to explain what they want.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Three Challenges that Derail Leaders: Challenge #1: Self-development during seasons of success. Talent’s halo makes you over-estimate your abilities and under-estimate your need for growth.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Accountability, in traditional environments, is about power. Who has it? How is it used? The teeth in traditional accountability is the power to reward and punish. Accountability as pressure: Short-sighted leaders use accountability to pressure people. The context of pressure is resistance. Dependence on traditional accountability suggests people are already resistant.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Pretending you know, when you don’t, makes you intentionally ignorant. Confusion is the point of opportunity, if you have the courage to not-know. Four dangers for all knowing leaders: Pretending you know is an act of self-sabotage. Lost credibility. Smoke-blowers become obvious with time.
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
I often ask leaders, “Who might do some of the things you’re doing?” It’s not unusual for them to respond, “I’d love to get some things off my plate, but they’re not ready yet.” They aren’t ready because you haven’t prepared them. Successful leadership is best seen in the growth of others.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 14, 2016
Busyness causes blindness and amnesia. You can become so busy that you lose sight of what you’re doing and forget why it matters. Busy leaders fall into frustration produced by immersion without reflection. The pause that refreshes: A small pause goes a long way to refresh memory and clear vision.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
The most unremarkable thing leaders do is worry about themselves. Self-worry shrinks life. Fretting – over yourself – makes others into enemies. Self-focused hand-wringing stinks like fear. Lousy leaders worry too much about themselves. Interviews: I’m often asked, “If you could give advice to your younger self, what would you say?
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
Meetings that neglect results and don’t impact behaviors are a colossal waste of time. Poorly run brainstorming sessions are the biggest waste of all. An invitation to an unstructured brainstorming meeting is an offense to creativity.
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
The nature of leadership is taking people to places they haven’t been. Thankfully, you don’t need to pressure people in order to challenge them to reach higher. Anticipate disengagement, once you begin pressuring people.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
You’re tempted to ignore the problems high performing jerks cause. Things are clear when jerks are incompetent. Cowardice is the issue, when leaders tolerate incompetent jerks. Leaders who tolerate destructive jerks hobble teams and prolong incompetence. Four types of jerks: Head-in-the-sand jerk: doesn’t see how their behavior impacts others.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Your work doesn’t always speak for itself. The most skilled don’t always earn the best promotions. Think of office politics as connecting with people for mutual benefit.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
High performance requires rest. It’s better to create a rhythm of rest than be forced into it by personal crisis.
Speaker: Jeremy York
2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Leaders who bring up every little failure, issue, or shortcoming are irritating nags. They can’t let it go. When you blab on about trivialities, talented people want to pull their hair out. Or they want to grab yours. Let it go: Leaders who dig into small issues waste their talent on trivialities. Mind your business.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
The thing I hate about brainstorming is the lack of follow through. Brainstorming, without follow through, is an irritating braindrizzle.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Just say it, “Everyone sucks at somethings.” Call a leadership team meeting to gripe about weaknesses. Write your direct report’s names on a whiteboard and list their weaknesses. Illustrate the list with behaviors.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Dark emotion is stronger than bright. It’s more challenging to deal with sadness, anger, or bitterness than joy. The way leaders deal with dark emotion determines the direction of their leadership.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Hi David, I’d ask how your week is going but it’s probably like most weeks you have, crazy-busy. I’ve been thinking about the metaphor of the train coming down the track.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Unsuccessful leaders often work just as hard, if not harder, than successful. What’s the difference? Lackluster leaders are unremarkable because they know too much and grow too little.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Yesterday I had a conversation with Tim Sanders, author of the new book, “DEALSTORMING,” and former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo!
Speaker: Brian Richardson
With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too
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